Let¡¯s talk about flirting but not the old school stuff. The dating scene has changed dramatically throughout the years, but two methods that have gained a lot of attention and discussion in the flirting game today are the Sticky Eyes and the 3-Second Rule.?
Both methods are making rounds on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms, being endorsed by influencers and dating coaches. But which one has the most effectiveness? Let¡¯s break it down and see which of these flirt tactics is the ultimate game-changer!?
The Sticky Eyes is all about eye contact but ¡°eye contact¡± doesn¡¯t mean just a brief glance; it means a prolonged stare that causes someone to focus solely on you.?For example: You are at a party or at the cafe and you and another person across the room make eye contact with each other.?
Instead of focusing on someone else, quickly looking down, or acting shy like most people do, you both do the complete opposite and continue to stare at each other for a few seconds - and that¡¯s all Sticky Eyes means - you convey interest in someone or create some magnetism.?
The concept behind this is that when you hold eye contact for a few seconds, you can display both confidence and attraction without any verbal communication.
What makes this effective? For Gen Z, this technique creates the "subtle but intense" vibe that is super popular. It creates intrigue and lets the person know you're not afraid to show interest.?
Plus, in a short amount of time, eye contact is one of the best ways to create rapport with someone. studies have shown that people will trust and be more comfortable with someone who maintains eye contact.?
The best part? Its effective in many scenarios, in person or Zoom.?
Now the 3-Second Rule is a more assertive technique. The concept is fairly straightforward: When you see someone you want, you have literally 3 seconds to do something about it. There should be no thinking time. The countdown begins as soon as you see someone, and if you fail to act in the brief time frame you are more likely to miss your opportunity.?
This technique is based on the idea that if you give yourself time to think or hesitate you are more likely to spend time overthinking the wrong things which leads to anxiety ultimately leading to missing the opportunity.?
Forcing oneself to follow the impulse won¡¯t allow for overthinking problems, anxiety, and missing the opportunity.?
This technique is effective for Gen Z because it seems to fit the need for instant gratification and decisiveness so common in today's world.?
When it comes to which method is better, it really depends on the situation and the vibe you're going for. In reality, both approaches can work, but due to the nature of the digital world we live in, Sticky Eye tends to stick around longer in people's brains, where less is more and subtlety is more attractive.?
It allows the person of interest to become privy to your attention and co-creates an unsaid bond for another time.
?But if you do find yourself in a situation where you are ready to take some risks and make a bold move, the 3-Second Rule could provide you with the permission you need to break the ice now. So, which one will you try? Tell us in the comments below